Schools and Groups

Indoor climbing is a great activity to stimulate, motivate and enhance confidence outside of the typical learning environment.

With this in mind Big Rock has a selection of packages for schools and groups who wish to use the climbing centre for lessons and activities. Please contact us for more details regarding what Big Rock can offer on 01908 583129 or info@bigrockclimbing.co.uk

Big Rock Climbing for Schools and Groups

Big Rock Climbing Centre offers a unique experience for schools and groups, providing fun physical activity in an engaging environment.

Suitable for all age groups and all abilities, climbing provides a positive physical and mental workout and is a great activity for developing team and communication skills. Climbing is also an ideal activity to participate in when working towards Healthy Schools, as an enrichment activity or as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

One off or once a week

At Big Rock Climbing Centre, we offer one off taster sessions to anyone over the age of 4, or if you would like to bring your group regularly (as part of a BTEC or A-level course for example) we can help develop your group’s climbing skills and abilities through NICAS, the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme.

NICAS advances the participant (aged 7 - adult) from complete novice through to experienced climber, with the development of climbing skills and techniques.

Costs*

The price of a School or Group Session includes entry to the wall and all instruction and equipment required. Just turn up wearing comfortable clothing.

If you are bringing a group to Big Rock Climbing Centre and are providing your own instruction, please see prices for 'group under instruction' below and ensure that instructors are appropriately qualified and insured.

For your group’s safety and in conjunction with national guidelines, Big Rock Climbing Centre instructs groups at a maximum ratio of 1:8.

£34 per instructor for 1 hour (pro rata for extra half hours) plus £5 entry per person
£68 per instructor for 2 hours plus £5 entry per person
£97 per instructor for 3 hours plus £5 entry per person
£122 per instructor for 4 hours plus £5 entry per person

*Schools and Group prices available to schools and registered charities only.

Prices for group under instruction*

We are happy for you to provide your own instruction for your group provided that all instructors are appropriately qualified and insured.

*Schools and Group prices available to schools and registered charities only.

Opening hours

Big Rock is open 7 days a week, throughout the year and we are happy to open for schools and groups from 9:30am onwards.

Safety

At Big Rock Climbing Centre, safety is our priority and we are committed to providing safe facilities, equipment and instruction. All our instructors are fully qualified in accordance with national guidelines, and hold relevant first aid qualifications.

Other useful information

The climbing centre has a cafe on site which your group may use to purchase drinks and snacks. For an additional cost, we can organise and provide catering for your whole group.

Changing areas, toilets and lockers are available for all Big Rock users.

Alternatively, we can bring the climbing wall to you! Check out our mobile climbing wall here...